UN Security Council Demands Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2728 demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, along with the release of all hostages and expanded humanitarian aid. The US abstained, citing lack of condemnation of Hamas. UN Secretary-General Guterres stressed adherence, especially during Ramadan. Israeli PM Netanyahu viewed the US abstention as a policy shift and canceled a high-level delegation to Washington. The resolution is legally binding but implementation is often challenging.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2728 demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, along with the release of all hostages and expanded humanitarian aid. The US abstained, citing lack of condemnation of Hamas. UN Secretary-General Guterres stressed adherence, especially during Ramadan. Israeli PM Netanyahu viewed the US abstention as a policy shift and canceled a high-level delegation to Washington. The resolution is legally binding but implementation is often challenging.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2728 demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, along with the release of all hostages and expanded humanitarian aid. The US abstained, citing lack of condemnation of Hamas. UN Secretary-General Guterres stressed adherence, especially during Ramadan. Israeli PM Netanyahu viewed the US abstention as a policy shift and canceled a high-level delegation to Washington. The resolution is legally binding but implementation is often challenging.

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